While rare, the most frequently occurring problem that arises with dental implants is infection. When the bone and/or soft tissue around the implant becomes infected and inflamed, the condition is known as peri-implantitis. Peri-implantitis can arise for numerous reasons, including poor oral hygiene, systemic disease, and instances of pre-existing oral health conditions such as periodontitis. The best way to treat peri-implantitis is with LAPIP Laser Soft Tissue treatment, which is part of Dr. Lampee’s treatment protocol for failing dental implants. In less severe instances, an antibiotic prescription and improved oral hygiene are all that’s needed to clear up minor cases of infection.

As one of the nation’s leading dental practices placing dental implants, patient outcomes with Dr. Lampee show that implant-related problems due to errors during surgery are virtually non-existent. However, Dr. Lampee and the team at Teeth in 24 frequently correct and repair mistakes made by other dentists and oral surgeons, wherein either the implant itself or the restoration (replacement teeth) were placed incorrectly, and ended up causing problems down the road. If an implant or multiple implants are placed, for example, at the wrong location or at an incorrect angle, pain, discomfort, and improper functioning may occur.

While dental implants are incredibly tough, durable, and reliable, they are not 100% indestructible. Similar to your natural teeth, severe impact trauma (i.e., accidentally biting into a fork or seed) may produce enough force to damage either the restoration teeth or the implant itself. Dr. Lampee has extensive experience repairing implants in such instances.